Inquire into Meaning in English
expression
ˌɪnˈkwaɪɹ/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
in-KWY-yer IN-too
ɪnkwˈaɪə/ /ˈɪntʊ
in-KWY-uh in-TOO
Definition
To try to discover the facts about something, usually by formally asking questions or searching for information.
Usage & Nuances
More formal than 'ask about'; used for detailed investigation, often in legal, official, or academic settings. Common with topics like problems or suspicious events: 'inquire into the cause'. Less common in everyday speech.
Spanish: investigar - indagarPortuguese (BR): investigar - indagarPortuguese (PT): investigar - indagarChinese (Simplified): 调查 - 询问Chinese (Traditional): 調查 - 詢問Hindi: जाँच करना - जांच-पड़ताल करनाArabic: يحقق في - يستفسر عنBengali: তদন্ত করা - খোঁজ করাRussian: расследовать - выяснять обстоятельстваJapanese: 調査する - 問い合わせるVietnamese: điều tra - tìm hiểuKorean: 조사하다 - 살펴보다Turkish: araştırmak - incelemekUrdu: تفتیش کرنا - جانچناIndonesian: menyelidiki - menyelidik
Example Sentences
The police will inquire into the missing car.
basic
They decided to inquire into the reasons for the problem.
basic
The committee will inquire into the teacher's actions.
basic
Journalists are inquiring into claims of corruption.
natural
The university hopes to inquire into student complaints this month.
natural
After receiving several reports, the agency started to inquire into possible fraud.
natural